Basal FSE vs SKT FSE
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Basal FSE leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,384, ahead of SKT FSE at #2,883. Over the last 7 days Basal FSE slipped 8 places and SKT FSE slipped 76 places. Basal FSE has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 500+ active installs against 200+ for SKT FSE. Downloads this week: SKT FSE 32 and Basal FSE 24.
| Metric | Basal FSE | SKT FSE |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,384 ▼ 8 | #2,883 ▼ 76 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 24 | 32 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | May 15, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,186 | #2,411 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2024 | Mar 2023 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Basal FSE or SKT FSE?
By active installs, Basal FSE: 500+ sites run it against 200+ for SKT FSE, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Basal FSE or SKT FSE?
Basal FSE, at #1,384 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with SKT FSE at #2,883. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Basal FSE a block theme or a classic theme? And SKT FSE?
Basal FSE is a block theme, SKT FSE is a block theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.